Check out this great article on how much is a $100 will buy in your state. Of course Hawaii is expensive but see other states with the same pain.

This map shows the real value of $100 in each state. Prices for the same goods are often much cheaper in states like Missouri or Ohio than they are in states like New York or California. As a result, the same amount of cash can buy you comparatively more in a low-price state than in a high-price state. Read More